How far is Racine, WI from Newark, WI?
The driving distance from Racine, WI to Newark, WI is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Walworth County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Racine and Newark.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Racine and Newark.
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Start on 7th Street
21 m · 11 sec · 7th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2089 ft · 50 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto State Street
1.5 km · 2 min · State Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Spring Street
53 m · 10 sec · Spring Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Spring Street
8.7 mi · 15 min · Spring Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Avenue
3 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue
4.5 mi · 6 min · Washington Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue
28 m · 5 sec · Washington Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue
35 m · 2 sec · Washington Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
67 m · 13 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.6 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Plank Road
8 m · 1 sec · Plank Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Plank Road
6.9 mi · 10 min · Plank Road
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Turn left onto Browns Lake Drive
2.1 mi · 3 min · Browns Lake Drive
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Turn right onto Durand Avenue
844 ft · 23 sec · Durand Avenue
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Continue on East State Street
1482 ft · 46 sec · East State Street
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Continue on Adams Street
720 ft · 18 sec · Adams Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Pine Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Pine Street
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Continue on West Chestnut Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Chestnut Street
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Burlington Bypass
2478 ft · 43 sec · Burlington Bypass
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Continue on State Highway 11
8.6 mi · 12 min · State Highway 11
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Turn left
1216 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
26.3 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH X: Hart Road
1757 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right
82 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto East Hart Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · East Hart Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Shopiere Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Shopiere Road
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Continue on Henry Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Henry Avenue
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Continue on Maple Avenue
1265 ft · 40 sec · Maple Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 6th Street
2937 ft · 1 min · 6th Street
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Turn right onto East Liberty Avenue
4.6 mi · 7 min · East Liberty Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 81
5.3 mi · 7 min · State Highway 81
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Turn right onto County Road K
1 mi · 1 min · County Road K
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road K
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Racine and Newark.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
State Highway 11
Merge slight left
26.3 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Racine and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Newark.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Racine to Newark?
The road trip is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km) and usually takes 02h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Elkhorn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from Racine and 42.5 miles from Newark.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.31 one way or $22.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Racine and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Newark.
Stop Ideas Near Elkhorn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elkhorn.
Janesville, Wisconsin
South Beloit, Illinois
Sturtevant station
Rockford, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Racine and Newark. Straight-line distance: 74.53 mi (119.94 km).
#1 Racine
The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 76,237 |
| Coordinates | 42.7261300, -87.7828500 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newark
Civil town in Rock County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,617 |
| Coordinates | 42.5422300, -89.2276100 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newark (-89.22761, 42.54223)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $11.31 | $22.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.76 | $25.52 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.96 | $27.92 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.91 | $31.82 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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